Realism can break a writer's heart.

Salman Rushdie
Realism can break a writer's heart.
Realism can break a writer's heart.
Realism can break a writer's heart.
Realism can break a writer's heart.
About This Quote

Realism can break a writer's heart. This quote is deeply troubling because it implies that the writer is so committed to realism that they are willing to give up their heart. Realism is an interesting concept, but it is also dangerous. It suggests that the writer is willing to compromise on who they are as a person in order to write about what happens in the world.

This is bad because it implies that the writer is willing to do things that really hurt them on a day-to-day basis. Furthermore, the writer becomes so "real" that they lose touch with their own feelings. This can be dangerous because it can lead to depression and even suicide attempts.

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